NYC Psychotherapy Blog: 12 Step meetings

I am a licensed NYC psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, EMDR, AEDP, Somatic Experiencing, EFT Couples Therapist and Sex Therapist. My focus tends to be experiential psychotherapy. See my profile for more info. This site is not intended as a substitute for psychotherapy. No client-counselor relationship exists between the user and the owner of this site. To set up a consultation with me please call (917) 742-2624. All material on this site is copyrighted and cannot be used without permission.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

A Search For Comfort and Safety With Alcohol or Drugs

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Many people who drink alcohol excessively or abuse drugs are actually seeking comfort and safety, but they might not even realize it. A ...

Monday, April 14, 2014

The Early Stage of Recovery: What to Do If 12 Step Meetings Are Too Overwhelming For You

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Generally speaking, as a psychotherapist, I recommend 12 Step meetings, especially during the early stage of recovery. But I also know that...

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Maintaining a Balanced Life During Early Recovery

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Early recovery can be challenging. It's not unusual for people in early recovery from alcohol or drugs (or other addictive behaviors) ...

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Asking for Forgiveness: The Power of Making Amends

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Making amends is an important process in the addiction and mental health recovery as well as in many religions and in life in general. Recog...

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Boredom as a Relapse Trigger

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As a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing therapist in New York City, one of my specialities is working with peopl...

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Josephine Ferraro, LCSW: I am a licensed NYC psychotherapist, EMDR therapist, Somatic Experiencing (SE) therapist, hypnotherapist, and certified sex therapist in private practice specializing in individual and couples therapy. Specialties include: depression, anxiety, relationships, sex therapy, career issues (including performance enhancement), posttraumatic stress disorder, bereavement, sexual abuse, gay, lesbian, bisexual issues, and major life changes. Treatment in a supportive and empathic environment. Graduate of Fordham Graduate School (MSW), advanced postgraduate training in psychoanalysis at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, advanced training in clinical hypnosis, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. By appointment only. For more information: http://josephineferrarotherapy.com. Call (917) 742-2624 or send an email: josephineferraro@iCloud.com

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